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10-13-2012, 12:44 AM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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Need help chosing a torch.
So I want to add a relatively compact butane torch to my toolkit for certain mods and repairs.
What are some that you guys suggest on the grounds of:
Build quality
Capacity
Heat power (Call it what you may.)
Ease of Use (But keep in mind the safety factor.)
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10-13-2012, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Strawberry Plains TN
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I have a power probe brand torch and it works great heat is adjustable and it holds quiet abit of butane and has different tips. I have soldered circuit boards to soldering eye glasses to soldering radio wiring
Here is one I bought mine off the snap on truck
http://www.toolking.com/power-probe-...soldering-kit/
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10-13-2012, 02:12 PM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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Woah, interdasting.
I know it's bothersome, but perhaps you can get me a closer pic of the actual piece from the torch side?
I LOVE that this is also a soldering gun, which of course can (if it works well) save me some chunky bucks.
The ones on the site and amazon are small pics, so I can't really make out some of the features and the "visual quality" of the power probe piece itself.
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10-13-2012, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Strawberry Plains TN
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Oh it's no problem I can get some pictures of mine posted up tomorrow for you
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10-14-2012, 12:41 AM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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SA-WEET!
Thank you so much.
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10-14-2012, 01:26 AM
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Pump Playa
Join Date: May 2011
Location: North Vancouver
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Anyone with a interchangeable tips are good.
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10-14-2012, 01:49 AM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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Gonna have to say false on that. There are so many with interchangeable tips that suck, some of which I've used.
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10-16-2012, 12:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: N Ga
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Any torch can be used for soldering, but most are best off used for brazing rather than actual small soldering. I use a $35 one from Harbor Freight, been great to me.
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10-16-2012, 12:39 AM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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Well I want it multipurpose. Not just for soldering.
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10-16-2012, 01:47 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: N Ga
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Ever used propane? I like it and its cheaper to refill.
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10-16-2012, 09:12 PM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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But the point that it heats is much smaller. I guess that's not really a problem when it says it goes to 2500 degrees, but I want it so I can put more than just some metal gloop together.
Also just to **** around with a little bit, but it's like a 97% work thing, 3% "ohwait... what if...?" thing.
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10-16-2012, 11:19 PM
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The Ronin
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: livermore, ca
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http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...1#.UH4x6Wcy21k
That's what I use. I gloop lots of copper together with that. And heat is never an issue.
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10-16-2012, 11:21 PM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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Hmmm. Interdasting.
woah, 3600 degrees.
I want to try cooking bacon with that.
And it's cheaper. Putting that on my list.
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10-17-2012, 03:02 AM
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The Ronin
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: livermore, ca
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Looks like I started writing this up a few days ago on this computer and never submitted it. I might as well finish it.
I don't know what you are planning to use it for, but I use a bernzomatic torch at work for sweating (soldering) copper pipes. The fuel is mapp gas.
Build quality: It is build like a tank. It gets carried loose in the plumbing bag, so it take abuse there. Then it goes under houses and gets thrown in the dirt, dropped, kicked, etc. I don't think there is much that you will do to it that will wear it out. We have been through a few, but they take punishment first.
Capacity: Whatever your tank size is. This is also going to be a limiting factor for you. I like a larger tank for work, but with whatever you are going to do with it, I am sure you will want a smaller tank. I bet you will want to take it to a field or where ever.
Heating power: Mapp gas burns hot, so there you go. It might be a bit to hot for you though. I know the bernzomatic will accept propane also. You might also be able to find a smaller tank in propane. It might work with butane.
Ease of use: A monkey could use it. The trigger/ignition acts as a safety; you have to switch it on to click it. It also has a gas on/off. You will have trouble with detail on this though because it is designed to get a copper pipe hot so that you can melt solder on it.
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10-17-2012, 01:53 PM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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Yeah, that may be a tad hot .
Applications will range from car and audio work to soldering, which if it involves heating a nail before I can solder with it, so be it.
I kind of prefer butane over propane, but really, I guess, whatever's accessible and does the job well will do it.
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10-21-2012, 01:24 PM
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Mr. Meeseeks
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: binghamton, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maloneoni
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I have one of those as well, and it works super. It's perfect for when I'm too lazy to get the oxy torch out.
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10-23-2012, 08:52 PM
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Gen on Facebook
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Snore*Cal
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Quick Q: Can you shoot at IR temperature sensor at am open flame and gather an accurate reading with it or does it have to hit a solid object?
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